
Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012
Carol J. Buck(Author)
Saunders (Publisher)
Published on 5. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
1056 pages
978-1-4557-0622-8 (ISBN)
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Description
Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! "Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition" is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems by providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts followed by practice exercises that reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2012 edition offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the transition in 2013. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding systems in one source!
More details
Edition
2012 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Approx. 483 illustrations (418 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4557-0622-8 (9781455706228)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Carol J. Buck
Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2013
Book
12/2012
Saunders
€93.03
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Content
Unit 1: Reimbursement 1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance Unit 2: ICD-10-CM 2. An Overview of the ICD-10-CM 3. ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines 4. Using ICD-10-CM 5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10) 6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14) 7. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21) Unit 3: ICD-9-CM 8. An Overview of the ICD-9-CM 9. ICD-9-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines 10. Using ICD-9-CM 11. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8) 12. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17) Unit 4: CPT and HCPCS 13. Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS) 14. Modifiers 15. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services 16. Anesthesia 17. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery 18. Integumentary System 19. Musculoskeletal System 20. Respiratory System 21. Cardiovascular System 22. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm 23. Digestive System 24. Urinary and Male Genital Systems 25. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery 26. Endocrine and Nervous Systems 27. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope 28. Radiology 29. Pathology/Laboratory 30. Medicine Unit 5: Inpatient Coding 31. Inpatient Coding Appendix A. Resources Appendix B. Exercise Answers Glossary Coder's Index